When Everything Changed

The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present

De: Gail Collins

Narrado por: Christina Moore

An enthralling blend of oral history and Gail Collins' keen research, this definitive look at 50 years of feminist progress shimmers with the amusing, down-to-earth liberal tone that is this New York Times columnist's trademark.

©2009 Gail Collins (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC

Reseñas de la Crítica

"An engrossing account ... deadly serious and great fun to read at the same time ... sure to become required reading." ( Kirkus Reviews)

Going Back In Time

I once told my daughters that girls always had to wear dresses to school. That rule changed when I was in the 7th grade. They couldn't believe that the schools could actually make girls wear dresses. So I gave them this book to listen to and their response after listening to it was "no way!" Well, yes way. Every young woman should listen to this book. It chronicles just how far things have come for women in the last 50 or so years. A wonderful listen. So truthful and anyone of our age will enjoy this book immensely.

A Great Reminder

Gail Collins in "When Everything Changed" retells the story of the women's movement from 1960 to the present. As one who lived through that eara, she provides much information and insight that I didn't have or had forgotten. Anecdotes and character studies ad to the benefit of the narrative she provides. Actually, those predisposed to women's rights and anti-feminists will both see the era in a different light. Those looking for a detailed history or thorough analysis might be disappointed. This book, however, will enlighten those young women who don't know "how far we have come." Well written, chronologically arranged, no overt agenda and the narration of Christina Moore is excellent.

Attention all high school history teachers!

Would you listen to When Everything Changed again? Why?

I would listen to this book again to take notes the second time around to use in my lecture notes while I'm teaching.

What did you like best about this story?

I thought I knew a lot about women's history, but I learned SO much from this book.

What does Christina Moore bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Tone, cleverness, pacing.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No- too dense- too intense- had to process the content-

Any additional comments?

Gail Collins is my new hero (or should I say heroine ;)

I appreciate women's struggles much better now...

I enjoyed this book so much! I, one day, sat up with this super-strong desire to know about the history of the rights and opportunities of women in recent history.

Someone on my FB responded to my plea for personal stories about women's experiences and recommended this book to me. I love so many of the anecdotes. Women are strong , Intelligent and inspiring.

Also, I have so much more gratitude toward so very many things...choice , opportunities that I have. I may be too young to remember much of this "girl-fight", but this book thoroughly got me caught up and ready to jump in and continue the cause!

Must reading

I just loved this book I’m sad to be finished. I like the content and the breezy writing style of MS Collins.